FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Greenwood Small Business Loans
Greenwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Greenwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing 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 for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.