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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health that is your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.