FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clearview Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Clearview Small Business Loans
Clearview unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet 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 annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Clearview Business Loans
What is the Larger Clearview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.