FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Golflands Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Golflands Small Business Loans
Golflands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Golflands Business Loans
What is the Larger Golflands 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any 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 the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.