FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Clendon Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.