FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Alpine Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glen Alpine Small Business Loans
Glen Alpine unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Glen Alpine Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Alpine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan 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: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes 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 look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.