FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gracefield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Gracefield Small Business Loans
Gracefield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Gracefield Business Loans
What is the Larger Gracefield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.