FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendowie Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glendowie Small Business Loans
Glendowie unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Glendowie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendowie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business 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 business operates in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be 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 principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.