FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Greenhithe 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 that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Greenhithe Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhithe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.