FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carabooda Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Carabooda Small Business Loans
Carabooda unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Carabooda Business Loans
What is the Larger Carabooda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application 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 records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra 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 obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even 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 transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.