FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glen Forrest Small Business Loans
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Glen Forrest unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet 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 annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.