FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
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Grey Lynn unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for 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 application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.