FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenlane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Greenlane Small Business Loans
Greenlane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of 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 truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.