FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Girrawheen Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Girrawheen Small Business Loans
Girrawheen unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Girrawheen Business Loans
What is the Larger Girrawheen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.