FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenwood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Glenwood Small Business Loans
Glenwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Glenwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the 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 provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit 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. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard 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 privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.