FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glenfield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glenfield Small Business Loans
Glenfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Glenfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.