FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Carbrook Small Business Loans
Carbrook 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 daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Carbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Carbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.