FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grays Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grays Point Small Business Loans
Grays Point unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Grays Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Grays Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either 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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.