FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Grenada Village unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for 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. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.