FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glen Innes Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Glen Innes Small Business Loans
Glen Innes unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Glen Innes Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Innes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 up to $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 expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from 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 up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans 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. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.