FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Glen Huntley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Glen Huntley Small Business Loans
Glen Huntley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Glen Huntley Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Huntley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.