FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.