FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Grey Lynn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Grey Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger Grey Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it takes 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 certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might 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 own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.