FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glendene Small Business Loans
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Glendene unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Glendene Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.