FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
Glen Osmond unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glen Osmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Osmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the 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 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings 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 will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can 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 elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing 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 loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.