FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Granville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Granville Small Business Loans
Granville unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Granville Business Loans
What is the Larger Granville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times 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 banking statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (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 with without any upfront costs 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.