FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Clarks Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Clarks Beach Small Business Loans
Clarks Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Clarks Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Clarks Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company remodeling, buying 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal 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 a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate 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 utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.