FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendene Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glendene Small Business Loans
Glendene 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Glendene Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.