FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Carnegie Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Carnegie Small Business Loans
Carnegie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Carnegie Business Loans
What is the Larger Carnegie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.