FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grenada North Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grenada North Small Business Loans
Grenada North unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Grenada North Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada North 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.