FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenvale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Greenvale Small Business Loans
Greenvale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Greenvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
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 that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.