FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Carlisle Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Carlisle Small Business Loans
Carlisle unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Carlisle Business Loans
What is the Larger Carlisle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.