FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Claremont Meadows Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Claremont Meadows Small Business Loans
Claremont Meadows unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Claremont Meadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Claremont Meadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.