FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenalta Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glenalta Small Business Loans
Glenalta unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Glenalta Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenalta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I 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 factors that determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.