FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Carnegie Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Carnegie Small Business Loans
Carnegie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Carnegie Business Loans
What is the Larger Carnegie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.