FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.