FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendalough Small Business Loans
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Glendalough unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Glendalough Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendalough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your 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 for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.