FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glandore Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glandore Small Business Loans
Glandore unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glandore Business Loans
What is the Larger Glandore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification 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 not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist 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 an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any 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 apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.