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, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) 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 about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer 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 makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (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 $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.