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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Grenada North Small Business Loans
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Grenada North unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Grenada North Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.