FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clevedon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clevedon Small Business Loans
Clevedon unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 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, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.