FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carlton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Carlton Small Business Loans
Carlton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Carlton Business Loans
What is the Larger Carlton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have 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. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.