FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clyde Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Clyde Small Business Loans
Clyde unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Clyde Business Loans
What is the Larger Clyde Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall 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 need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.