FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Carlisle Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Carlisle Small Business Loans
Carlisle unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.