FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clyde North Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clyde North Small Business Loans
Clyde North unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Clyde North Business Loans
What is the Larger Clyde North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for 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 with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.