FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
Glen Osmond unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.