FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clarks Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Clarks Beach Small Business Loans
Clarks Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Clarks Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarks Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows 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 offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us 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 accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
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, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.