FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glendowie Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Glendowie Small Business Loans
Glendowie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Glendowie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendowie 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time 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’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
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 money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.