FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Grenada Village unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Grenada Village Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada Village Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee 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 accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little 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 to determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.