FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grose Wold Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Grose Wold Small Business Loans
Grose Wold unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of 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 to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Grose Wold Business Loans
What is the Larger Grose Wold Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.