FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glenwood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Glenwood Small Business Loans
Glenwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, 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 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate 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 loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more 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, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
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 when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.