FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Grenada North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grenada North Small Business Loans
Grenada North unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Grenada North Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to use the 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 provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 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. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.