FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Clendon Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Clendon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clendon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out 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 an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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 to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.