FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Green Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Green Bay Small Business Loans
Green Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is 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 by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Green Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.