FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clear Mountain Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clear Mountain Small Business Loans
Clear Mountain unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Clear Mountain Business Loans
What is the Larger Clear Mountain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.