FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Carrum Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Carrum Small Business Loans
Carrum unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Carrum Business Loans
What is the Larger Carrum Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so 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 taking a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.