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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Claymore Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Claymore Small Business Loans
Claymore unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Claymore Business Loans
What is the Larger Claymore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying 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 obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.