FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Grafton Small Business Loans
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Grafton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Grafton Business Loans
What is the Larger Grafton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard 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 are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
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 no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a 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 pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.