FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenwoods Corner Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Greenwoods Corner Small Business Loans
Greenwoods Corner unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Greenwoods Corner Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwoods Corner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial 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?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.