FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glendowie Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glendowie Small Business Loans
Glendowie unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glendowie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendowie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking 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. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level 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 particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 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 payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information 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 the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.