FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clarendon Small Business Loans
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Clarendon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Clarendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
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 submit your request during standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off 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 call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.