FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenfield Small Business Loans
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Glenfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $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 a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glenfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.