FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Claremont Meadows Small Business Loans
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Claremont Meadows unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Claremont Meadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Claremont Meadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They 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 paramount importance and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.