FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenacres Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Greenacres Small Business Loans
Greenacres unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Greenacres Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenacres Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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 obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.