FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Green Fields Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Green Fields Small Business Loans
Green Fields unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Green Fields Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Fields Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may 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 answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much 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 make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.