FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenmount Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Greenmount Small Business Loans
Greenmount unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Greenmount Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenmount Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide 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 uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.