FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clover Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Clover Park Small Business Loans
Clover Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Clover Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clover Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer 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 which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.