FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenalta Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Glenalta Small Business Loans
Glenalta unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Glenalta Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenalta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are 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 requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately 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)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.