FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenunga Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glenunga Small Business Loans
Glenunga unsecured loans provides amounts 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 is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Glenunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve 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. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need 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 punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.