FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glen Alpine Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glen Alpine Small Business Loans
Glen Alpine 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Glen Alpine Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Alpine 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.