FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gracefield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gracefield Small Business Loans
Gracefield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Gracefield Business Loans
What is the Larger Gracefield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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 worth of trade (for the 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.