FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Greenhithe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Greenhithe Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhithe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and 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 your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.