FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Girraween Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Girraween Small Business Loans
Girraween unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Girraween Business Loans
What is the Larger Girraween Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.