FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Green Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Green Bay Small Business Loans
Green Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a 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. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Green Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for 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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a 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, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once 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 offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.