FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Clendon Park Small Business Loans
Clendon Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $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?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.