FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glendene Small Business Loans
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Glendene 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Glendene Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendene 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you 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 usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.