FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Greenslopes Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Greenslopes Small Business Loans
Greenslopes unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Greenslopes Business Loans
What is the Larger Greenslopes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (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 within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.