FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenlane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Greenlane Small Business Loans
Greenlane 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 daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Greenlane Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenlane 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (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 almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional 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 cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
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 the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.