FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greensborough Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Greensborough Small Business Loans
Greensborough unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Greensborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Greensborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.