FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carramar Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Carramar Small Business Loans
Carramar unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Carramar Business Loans
What is the Larger Carramar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (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 business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you 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.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.