FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenelg North Small Business Loans
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Glenelg North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Glenelg North Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenelg North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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 of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.