FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Claremont Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Claremont Small Business Loans
Claremont unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Claremont Business Loans
What is the Larger Claremont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.