FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the 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, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
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 permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.