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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Greenbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a 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 this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.