FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Girraween Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Girraween Small Business Loans
Girraween unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an 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 funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Girraween Business Loans
What is the Larger Girraween Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and you allow 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 are able to provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six 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 deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your health that is your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A 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 determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer 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 is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.