FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glen Innes Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glen Innes Small Business Loans
Glen Innes unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Glen Innes Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Innes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part 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 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an 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. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.