FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Claymore Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Claymore Small Business Loans
Claymore unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Claymore Business Loans
What is the Larger Claymore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $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 expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system 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 just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.