FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clontarf Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Clontarf Small Business Loans
Clontarf unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Clontarf Business Loans
What is the Larger Clontarf Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives 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 seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align 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 data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.