FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glen Iris Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Glen Iris Small Business Loans
Glen Iris unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as 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 to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Glen Iris Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Iris Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.