FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carlton North Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the Carlton North Small Business Loans
Carlton North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Carlton North Business Loans
What is the Larger Carlton North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the health of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.