FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Golden Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Golden Bay Small Business Loans
Golden Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Golden Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Golden Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you 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)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.