FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.