FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Clagiraba Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Clagiraba Small Business Loans
Clagiraba unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Clagiraba Business Loans
What is the Larger Clagiraba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 you to qualify for 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 just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.