FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendowie Small Business Loans
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Glendowie unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Glendowie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendowie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business 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 Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.