FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clarkefield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clarkefield Small Business Loans
Clarkefield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Clarkefield Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarkefield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, 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 take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.