FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Grange Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grange Small Business Loans
Grange unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.