FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Green Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Green Valley Small Business Loans
Green Valley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Green Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.