FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Greenhithe unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Greenhithe Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhithe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 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 to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to make use of 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 a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.