FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clifton Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clifton Hill Small Business Loans
Clifton Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Clifton Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Clifton Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.