FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenbrook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glenbrook Small Business Loans
Glenbrook unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Glenbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting 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 are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.