FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Grange Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grange Small Business Loans
Grange unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and 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 can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. 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 based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one 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 six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.