FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenwith Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Greenwith Small Business Loans
Greenwith unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Greenwith Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get 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 with an annual turnover 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 funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated 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 the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.