FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the 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 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Grenada Village Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada Village Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
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 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can 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. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth 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 loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide 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, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.