FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenelg South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glenelg South Small Business Loans
Glenelg South 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 per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Glenelg South Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenelg South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial 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 $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and 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 without any upfront costs 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 cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.