FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glen Waverley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Glen Waverley Small Business Loans
Glen Waverley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Glen Waverley Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Waverley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.