FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided 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 for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Glen Waverley Business Loans
What is the Larger Glen Waverley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 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. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.