FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clareville Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clareville Small Business Loans
Clareville unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Clareville Business Loans
What is the Larger Clareville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
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 registering this through the PPSR or registering 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 the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of the company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.