FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Clendon Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Clendon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clendon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure 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 register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible 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 that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.