FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Golden Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Golden Grove Small Business Loans
Golden Grove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Golden Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Golden Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.