FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenwood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Greenwood Small Business Loans
Greenwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Greenwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business 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 statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.