FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clyde North Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Clyde North Small Business Loans
Clyde North unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Clyde North Business Loans
What is the Larger Clyde North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular 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 business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could 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 for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.