FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clovelly Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clovelly Park Small Business Loans
Clovelly Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Clovelly Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clovelly Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure 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 send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements 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 submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular 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 can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer 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 is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.