FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glendalough Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Glendalough Small Business Loans
Glendalough unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Glendalough Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendalough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and permit us to make use of 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 can offer a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.