FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carine Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Carine Small Business Loans
Carine unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Carine Business Loans
What is the Larger Carine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little 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 will consider a number of aspects that determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. 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 can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.