FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clarinda Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Clarinda Small Business Loans
Clarinda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees 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 almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Clarinda Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarinda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the 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 pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may 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.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.