FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greensborough Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Greensborough Small Business Loans
Greensborough unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Greensborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Greensborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (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 larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of 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 a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.