FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Girrawheen Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Girrawheen Small Business Loans
Girrawheen unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Girrawheen Business Loans
What is the Larger Girrawheen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive 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 be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) 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 need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus 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 either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.