FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clevedon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Clevedon Small Business Loans
Clevedon unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management 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 purposes.
Concerning Larger Clevedon Business Loans
What is the Larger Clevedon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
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 costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.