FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Greenhithe Small Business Loans
Greenhithe unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Greenhithe Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenhithe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may 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 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business hours and allow us to use 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 a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company 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’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.