FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clevedon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Clevedon Small Business Loans
Clevedon unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, 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 specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.