FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clyde Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Clyde Business Loans
What is the Larger Clyde Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.