FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clifton Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Clifton Hill Small Business Loans
Clifton Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Clifton Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Clifton Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing 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 an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.