FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clarendon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clarendon Small Business Loans
Clarendon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Clarendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.