FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clarkson Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clarkson Small Business Loans
Clarkson unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Clarkson Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarkson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely 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 as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.