FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Glanville Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Glanville Small Business Loans
Glanville unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Glanville Business Loans
What is the Larger Glanville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (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 larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.