FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clayton South Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clayton South Small Business Loans
Clayton South unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Clayton South Business Loans
What is the Larger Clayton South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.