FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grose Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grose Vale Small Business Loans
Grose Vale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, 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 the Larger Grose Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Grose Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.