FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Graceville Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Graceville Small Business Loans
Graceville unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Graceville Business Loans
What is the Larger Graceville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is 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 register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.