FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenside Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glenside Small Business Loans
Glenside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Glenside Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.