FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grafton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Grafton Small Business Loans
Grafton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Grafton Business Loans
What is the Larger Grafton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.