FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grange Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grange Small Business Loans
Grange unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.