FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Innes Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glen Innes Small Business Loans
Glen Innes unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Glen Innes Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Innes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.