FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clarendon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clarendon Small Business Loans
Clarendon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as 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.
Concerning Larger Clarendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
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 of trading (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 application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.