FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clarinda Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clarinda Small Business Loans
Clarinda unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Clarinda Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarinda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as 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 signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.