FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Griffin Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Griffin Small Business Loans
Griffin unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Griffin Business Loans
What is the Larger Griffin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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 business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.