FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Clover Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clover Park Small Business Loans
Clover Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Clover Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Clover Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is 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 be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.