FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carrum Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Carrum Small Business Loans
Carrum unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor 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.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.