FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Golflands Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Golflands Small Business Loans
Golflands unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Golflands Business Loans
What is the Larger Golflands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans 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 principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.