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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glandore Small Business Loans
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Glandore unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Glandore Business Loans
What is the Larger Glandore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth 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?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.