FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carine Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Carine Small Business Loans
Carine unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Carine Business Loans
What is the Larger Carine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of 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, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and 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 interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.