FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Clagiraba Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Clagiraba Small Business Loans
Clagiraba unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Clagiraba Business Loans
What is the Larger Clagiraba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.