FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glendene Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Glendene Small Business Loans
Glendene unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Glendene Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out 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 assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.