FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Grenada Village Small Business Loans
Grenada Village unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Grenada Village Business Loans
What is the Larger Grenada Village Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.