FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glendowie Small Business Loans
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Glendowie unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Glendowie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendowie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.