FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenwith Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Greenwith Small Business Loans
Greenwith unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Greenwith Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business times and you 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 statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.