FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Golden Grove Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Golden Grove Small Business Loans
Golden Grove unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 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 an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Golden Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Golden Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us 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 may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.