FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Girraween Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Girraween Small Business Loans
Girraween unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Girraween Business Loans
What is the Larger Girraween Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.