FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clarence Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clarence Park Small Business Loans
Clarence Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Clarence Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarence Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification 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 need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will 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 any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.