FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glenwood Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Glenwood Small Business Loans
Glenwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glenwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require 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 require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.