FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Green Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Green Bay Small Business Loans
Green Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Green Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business remodeling, buying 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.