FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Carrum Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Carrum Small Business Loans
Carrum unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your 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 offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can 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 an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.