FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carine Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Carine Small Business Loans
Carine unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Carine Business Loans
What is the Larger Carine 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.