FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clarkson Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Clarkson Small Business Loans
Clarkson unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Clarkson Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarkson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate 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 that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.