FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clarks Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clarks Beach Small Business Loans
Clarks Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Clarks Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarks Beach 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.