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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
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Glen Osmond unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Glen Osmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Osmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this 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 early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.