FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glenroy Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glenroy Small Business Loans
Glenroy unsecured loans offers 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Glenroy Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenroy Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in 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 scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply 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 $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining 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 standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.