FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenwoods Corner Small Business Loans
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Greenwoods Corner unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Greenwoods Corner Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwoods Corner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.