FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Golflands Small Business Loans
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Golflands unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Golflands Business Loans
What is the Larger Golflands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.