FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Green Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Green Bay Small Business Loans
Green Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Green Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company 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. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.