FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clayfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Clayfield Small Business Loans
Clayfield 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 per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Clayfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Clayfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been 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) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for 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 company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.