FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glandore Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glandore Small Business Loans
Glandore unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Glandore Business Loans
What is the Larger Glandore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made 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 calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to make use of 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 can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (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 absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.