FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glendalough Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Glendalough Small Business Loans
Glendalough unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Glendalough Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendalough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.