FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Glenside Small Business Loans
Glenside unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Glenside Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After 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. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
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 contact our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.