FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Greenhithe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Greenhithe Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhithe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.