FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clear Mountain Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Clear Mountain Small Business Loans
Clear Mountain unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Clear Mountain Business Loans
What is the Larger Clear Mountain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee 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 the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.