FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clapham Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clapham Small Business Loans
Clapham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Clapham Business Loans
What is the Larger Clapham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might 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 assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take 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 can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.