FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carramar Small Business Loans
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Carramar unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Carramar Business Loans
What is the Larger Carramar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.