FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Claremont Meadows Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Claremont Meadows Small Business Loans
Claremont Meadows unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.