FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clevedon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to 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. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Clevedon Business Loans
What is the Larger Clevedon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.