FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Carina Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Carina Small Business Loans
Carina unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company 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 Larger Carina Business Loans
What is the Larger Carina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.