FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenbank Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Greenbank Small Business Loans
Greenbank unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Greenbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.