FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glendene Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Glendene Small Business Loans
Glendene unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Glendene Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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 funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.