FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glen Forrest Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glen Forrest Small Business Loans
Glen Forrest 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 daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Glen Forrest Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Forrest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth 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 depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the 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 credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.