FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grange Small Business Loans
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Grange unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, 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 apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.