FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
Glen Osmond unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Glen Osmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Osmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as 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 general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.