FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Glen Iris Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Glen Iris Small Business Loans
Glen Iris unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some 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 are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of business (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.