FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Green Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Green Valley Small Business Loans
Green Valley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.