FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Innes Small Business Loans
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Glen Innes unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Glen Innes Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Innes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.