FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clontarf Small Business Loans
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Clontarf unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Clontarf Business Loans
What is the Larger Clontarf Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and 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 cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can 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, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.