FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenlane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Greenlane Small Business Loans
Greenlane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Greenlane Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenlane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth 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’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.