FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated 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 secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.