FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendowie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Glendowie Small Business Loans
Glendowie unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Glendowie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendowie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra 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 with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.