FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenacres Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Greenacres Small Business Loans
Greenacres unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Greenacres Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenacres Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The 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 asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.