FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grenada North Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Grenada North Small Business Loans
Grenada North unsecured loans offers 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 per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Grenada North Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.