FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glenfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glenfield Small Business Loans
Glenfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the 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 can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding 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 can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.