FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clovelly Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clovelly Park Small Business Loans
Clovelly Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Clovelly Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clovelly Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (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 company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get 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 business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.