FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendene Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glendene Small Business Loans
Glendene unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% 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 business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. 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 by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.