FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendowie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Glendowie Small Business Loans
Glendowie unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Glendowie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendowie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests 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 a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. 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 a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.