FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Golflands Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Golflands Small Business Loans
Golflands unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Golflands Business Loans
What is the Larger Golflands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition 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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.