FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clayton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Clayton Small Business Loans
Clayton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Clayton Business Loans
What is the Larger Clayton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.