FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clendon Park Small Business Loans
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Clendon Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Clendon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clendon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.