FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Glenbrook Small Business Loans
Glenbrook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for 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 funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Glenbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once 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 agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.