FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Carramar Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Carramar Small Business Loans
Carramar unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Carramar Business Loans
What is the Larger Carramar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.