FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clayton South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clayton South Small Business Loans
Clayton South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Clayton South Business Loans
What is the Larger Clayton South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.