FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clarkefield Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Clarkefield Small Business Loans
Clarkefield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Clarkefield Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarkefield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.