FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clear Mountain Small Business Loans
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Clear Mountain unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Clear Mountain Business Loans
What is the Larger Clear Mountain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal 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 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (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 also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $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, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.