FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clontarf Small Business Loans
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Clontarf unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying 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 need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.