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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property 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 provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify 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)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.