FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glen Osmond Small Business Loans
Glen Osmond unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Glen Osmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Osmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase 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 access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.