FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grange Small Business Loans
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Grange unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
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 that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.