FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Glen Eden unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glen Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.