FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Carnegie Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Carnegie Small Business Loans
Carnegie unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Carnegie Business Loans
What is the Larger Carnegie 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 term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business 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 are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. 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 your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.