FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glenwood Small Business Loans
Glenwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Glenwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.