FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clarendon Small Business Loans
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Clarendon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait 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 in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.