FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glen Innes Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glen Innes Small Business Loans
Glen Innes unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Glen Innes Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Innes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of 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, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.