FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glendalough Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Glendalough Small Business Loans
Glendalough unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Glendalough Business Loans
What is the Larger Glendalough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year 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 offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.