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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Green Bay Small Business Loans
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Green Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K 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 business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing 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 pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.