FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Grenada Village unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Grenada Village Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada Village 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 term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.