FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenside Small Business Loans
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Glenside unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Glenside Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, 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’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make 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. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.