FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Golden Grove Small Business Loans
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Golden Grove unsecured loans offers 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Golden Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Golden Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% 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 company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.