FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenside Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Glenside Small Business Loans
Glenside unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company 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 Larger Glenside Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenside 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.