FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carine Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Carine Small Business Loans
Carine unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Carine Business Loans
What is the Larger Carine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.