FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Clendon Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Clendon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clendon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.