FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glen Waverley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Glen Waverley Small Business Loans
Glen Waverley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to 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 the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.