FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenwith Small Business Loans
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Greenwith unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Greenwith Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.