FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenfield Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glenfield Small Business Loans
Glenfield 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance 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 almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Glenfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast 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 your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.