FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carrara Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Carrara Small Business Loans
Carrara unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Carrara Business Loans
What is the Larger Carrara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry 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 permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.