FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenlane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Greenlane Small Business Loans
Greenlane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Greenlane Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenlane 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own 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 funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, 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, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.