FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Greenhithe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Greenhithe Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhithe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must 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 the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.