FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clapham Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clapham Small Business Loans
Clapham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Clapham Business Loans
What is the Larger Clapham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $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 require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.