FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Grey Lynn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Grey Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger Grey Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. 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 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 nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
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 covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.