FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
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Gold Coast unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
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 at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, 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 – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.