FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenhills Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Greenhills Beach Small Business Loans
Greenhills Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Greenhills Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhills Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.