FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenfield Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Greenfield Park Small Business Loans
Greenfield Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Greenfield Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenfield Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 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 has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as 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 and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash 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. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.