FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carina Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Carina Small Business Loans
Carina unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application 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 are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Carina Business Loans
What is the Larger Carina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.