FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Grose Wold Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grose Wold Small Business Loans
Grose Wold unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into 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 company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Grose Wold Business Loans
What is the Larger Grose Wold Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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 in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able 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, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure 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 documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.