FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Carine Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Carine Small Business Loans
Carine unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans 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. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.