FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Grey Lynn unsecured loans offers 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Grey Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger Grey Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure 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 means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.