FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clevedon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clevedon Small Business Loans
Clevedon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Clevedon Business Loans
What is the Larger Clevedon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done 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 a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.