FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Carbrook Small Business Loans
Carbrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Carbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Carbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.