FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenelg North Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glenelg North Small Business Loans
Glenelg North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Glenelg North Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenelg North 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 scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee 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 company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.