FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Grafton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grafton Small Business Loans
Grafton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Grafton Business Loans
What is the Larger Grafton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your 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 the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.