FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenwood Small Business Loans
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Glenwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 company growth 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 to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company 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 a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.