FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clyde Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Clyde Small Business Loans
Clyde unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid 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 weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Clyde Business Loans
What is the Larger Clyde Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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 loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.