FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Glen Eden unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Glen Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.