FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Grey Lynn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Grey Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger Grey Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is 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 register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification 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-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.