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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Greenwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.