FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Greenfield Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Greenfield Park Small Business Loans
Greenfield Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Greenfield Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenfield Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.