FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Greenhithe unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Greenhithe Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhithe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s 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 receive could have different conditions.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 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 offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll 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?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.