FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Grey Lynn Small Business Loans
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Grey Lynn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Grey Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger Grey Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.