FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenacres Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Greenacres Small Business Loans
Greenacres unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Greenacres Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenacres Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having 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 financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.