FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gracefield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gracefield Small Business Loans
Gracefield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Gracefield Business Loans
What is the Larger Gracefield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced 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 a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
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 hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details 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 an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as 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 then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.