FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Grenada Village unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.