FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clapham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Clapham Small Business Loans
Clapham unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Clapham Business Loans
What is the Larger Clapham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which 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 credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 three years of trade (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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) 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 about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly 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)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.