FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenwith Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Greenwith Small Business Loans
Greenwith unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Greenwith Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company 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 set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with 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 with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.