FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clifton Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clifton Hill Small Business Loans
Clifton Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Clifton Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Clifton Hill 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.