FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendene Small Business Loans
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Glendene unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Glendene Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details 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 up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.