FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glenorie Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glenorie Small Business Loans
Glenorie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glenorie Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenorie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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 determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.