FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenacres Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Greenacres Small Business Loans
Greenacres unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Greenacres Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenacres Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to use 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 offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.