FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clayton South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Clayton South Small Business Loans
Clayton South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Clayton South Business Loans
What is the Larger Clayton South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.