FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Graceville Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Graceville Small Business Loans
Graceville unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Graceville Business Loans
What is the Larger Graceville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% 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 business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.