FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grasmere Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grasmere Small Business Loans
Grasmere unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management 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.
Concerning Larger Grasmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Grasmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.