FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenside Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glenside Small Business Loans
Glenside unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Glenside Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.