FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carabooda Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Carabooda Small Business Loans
Carabooda unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Carabooda Business Loans
What is the Larger Carabooda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $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 situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with 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 repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.