FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cleveland Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cleveland Small Business Loans
Cleveland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Cleveland Business Loans
What is the Larger Cleveland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.