FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carrum Small Business Loans
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Carrum unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Carrum Business Loans
What is the Larger Carrum Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including 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, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.