FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Greenwich Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Greenwich Small Business Loans
Greenwich unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Greenwich Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwich Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.