FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendene Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glendene Small Business Loans
Glendene unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Glendene Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s 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.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also 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 to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings 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 banking statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.