FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenhaven Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glenhaven Small Business Loans
Glenhaven unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Glenhaven Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenhaven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage 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 business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.