FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Huntley Small Business Loans
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Glen Huntley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Glen Huntley Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Huntley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks 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 questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your health of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.