FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glendene Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Glendene Small Business Loans
Glendene unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Glendene Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.