FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clyde Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clyde Small Business Loans
Clyde unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Clyde Business Loans
What is the Larger Clyde Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, 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 fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.