FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenvale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Greenvale Small Business Loans
Greenvale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Greenvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.