FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenorie Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glenorie Small Business Loans
Glenorie unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Glenorie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenorie 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment 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 in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.