FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clontarf Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Clontarf Small Business Loans
Clontarf unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Clontarf Business Loans
What is the Larger Clontarf Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be 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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.