FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glenroy Small Business Loans
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Glenroy unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks 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 health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.