FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Green Valley Small Business Loans
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Green Valley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Green Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly 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 if you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.