FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glen Waverley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glen Waverley Small Business Loans
Glen Waverley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly 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 business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Glen Waverley Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Waverley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase 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, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.