FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenbank Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Greenbank Small Business Loans
Greenbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Greenbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenbank 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount 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 cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.