FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Girraween Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Girraween Small Business Loans
Girraween unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.