FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Grenada Village unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Grenada Village Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada Village 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $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 financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.