FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenlane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Greenlane Small Business Loans
Greenlane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Greenlane Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenlane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so 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 will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.