FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Golflands Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Golflands Small Business Loans
Golflands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Golflands Business Loans
What is the Larger Golflands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range 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 is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company 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 require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.