FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenlane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Greenlane Small Business Loans
Greenlane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the 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 refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Greenlane Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenlane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
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: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.