FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Clendon Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Clendon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clendon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 business (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to 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 company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.