FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about 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 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Clendon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clendon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding 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 with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.