FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clarks Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Clarks Beach Small Business Loans
Clarks Beach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Clarks Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarks Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with 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 interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.