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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenelg South Small Business Loans
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Glenelg South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Glenelg South Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenelg South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with 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 decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.