FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grose Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grose Vale Small Business Loans
Grose Vale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Grose Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Grose Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no 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 no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.