FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Claremont Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Claremont Small Business Loans
Claremont unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Claremont Business Loans
What is the Larger Claremont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks 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 checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive 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 the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.