FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Green Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Green Valley Small Business Loans
Green Valley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down 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 business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Green Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not 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 with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.