FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Girraween Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Girraween Small Business Loans
Girraween unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Girraween Business Loans
What is the Larger Girraween Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range 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 the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can 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 factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at 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 repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.