FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gracefield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gracefield Small Business Loans
Gracefield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Gracefield Business Loans
What is the Larger Gracefield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.