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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Gracefield Business Loans
What is the Larger Gracefield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with 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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.