FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Glen Eden Small Business Loans
Glen Eden unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Glen Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health 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 may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.