FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
Grey Lynn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Grey Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger Grey Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and 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 to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.