FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clouston Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clouston Park Small Business Loans
Clouston Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Clouston Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clouston Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be 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 send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
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 weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.