FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Granville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about South Granville Small Business Loans
South Granville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger South Granville Business Loans
What is the Larger South Granville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual 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 required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.