FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glenwood Small Business Loans
Glenwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.