FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gracefield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gracefield Small Business Loans
Gracefield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Gracefield Business Loans
What is the Larger Gracefield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out 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 an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get 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 at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.