FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clyde Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clyde Small Business Loans
Clyde unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Clyde Business Loans
What is the Larger Clyde Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your 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 in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard 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 statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.