FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenvale Small Business Loans
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Greenvale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Greenvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.