FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glynde Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glynde Small Business Loans
Glynde unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Glynde Business Loans
What is the Larger Glynde Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This 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 you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible 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.
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 to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details 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 a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.