FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Green Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Green Bay Small Business Loans
Green Bay unsecured loans offers 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 daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.