FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glenbrook Small Business Loans
Glenbrook 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the 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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business 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 amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Glenbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do 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 answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.