FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Griffin Small Business Loans
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Griffin unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Griffin Business Loans
What is the Larger Griffin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.