FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grange Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grange Small Business Loans
Grange unsecured loans provides amounts 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?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get 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 together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.