FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greendale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Greendale Small Business Loans
Greendale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this 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 business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Greendale Business Loans
What is the Larger Greendale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure 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 your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.