FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grange Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grange Small Business Loans
Grange unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of 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 particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.