FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clevedon Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Clevedon Small Business Loans
Clevedon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Clevedon Business Loans
What is the Larger Clevedon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and permit us to utilise 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 provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.