FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glendene Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glendene Small Business Loans
Glendene unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make 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 is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and allow 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 bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.