FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the 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 daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either 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 to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that 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 an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of 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 particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.