FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Granville Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the South Granville Small Business Loans
South Granville unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger South Granville Business Loans
What is the Larger South Granville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to use the advanced 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 provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.