FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greensborough Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Greensborough Small Business Loans
Greensborough unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Greensborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Greensborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done 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. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.