FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Glen Eden unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Glen Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth 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 situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general 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 make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.