FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenslopes Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Greenslopes Small Business Loans
Greenslopes unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Greenslopes Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenslopes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.