FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Green Fields Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Green Fields Small Business Loans
Green Fields unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Green Fields Business Loans
What is the Larger Green Fields Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading 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) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.