FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenunga Small Business Loans
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Glenunga unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Glenunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (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 without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.