FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenelg Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glenelg Small Business Loans
Glenelg 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 this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Glenelg Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenelg Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 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 summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.