FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenhaven Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glenhaven Small Business Loans
Glenhaven unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Glenhaven Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenhaven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
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 obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.