FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Glen Eden unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Glen Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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 worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.