FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Glenside Small Business Loans
Glenside unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Glenside Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification 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 checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can 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 makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.