FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clover Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Clover Park Small Business Loans
Clover Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 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 an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business 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 purposes.
About Larger Clover Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clover Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.