FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clyde Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Clyde Small Business Loans
Clyde unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Clyde Business Loans
What is the Larger Clyde Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 large company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). 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 notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.