FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glenfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Glenfield Small Business Loans
Glenfield unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Glenfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, 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 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.