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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Golflands Business Loans
What is the Larger Golflands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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 transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This 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 basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.