FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clontarf Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Clontarf Small Business Loans
Clontarf unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Clontarf Business Loans
What is the Larger Clontarf Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and 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 is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.