FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenside Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Glenside Small Business Loans
Glenside unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via 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 business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glenside Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and 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 large business loan can be used for almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard 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 documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.