FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glenelg South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glenelg South Small Business Loans
Glenelg South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Glenelg South Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenelg South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After 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 deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.