FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clayton South Small Business Loans
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Clayton South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Clayton South Business Loans
What is the Larger Clayton South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to 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 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.