FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Greenhithe 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.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Greenhithe Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhithe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.