FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenbrook Small Business Loans
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Glenbrook unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Glenbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, 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 larger company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and you 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 banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.