FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know 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. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.