FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glendowie Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glendowie Small Business Loans
Glendowie unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Glendowie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendowie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle 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?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can 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 assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.