FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clematis Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clematis Small Business Loans
Clematis unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Clematis Business Loans
What is the Larger Clematis Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.