FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grange Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Grange Small Business Loans
Grange unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Grange Business Loans
What is the Larger Grange Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be 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, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.