FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Grey Lynn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in 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 is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.