FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Greystanes Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Greystanes Small Business Loans
Greystanes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Greystanes Business Loans
What is the Larger Greystanes 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business 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 reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying 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.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.