FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.