FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clearview Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Clearview Small Business Loans
Clearview unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Clearview Business Loans
What is the Larger Clearview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% 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 in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits 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 document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra 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 with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.