FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.