FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greenwood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Greenwood Small Business Loans
Greenwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Greenwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health of the company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.