FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carina Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Carina Small Business Loans
Carina unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Carina Business Loans
What is the Larger Carina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or 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 funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.