FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Huntley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glen Huntley Small Business Loans
Glen Huntley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Glen Huntley Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Huntley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.