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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.