FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clarinda Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Clarinda Small Business Loans
Clarinda unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), 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 require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and 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 get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.