FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carmel Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Carmel Small Business Loans
Carmel unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down 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 control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Carmel Business Loans
What is the Larger Carmel Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings 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 within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 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 quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.