FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Caringbah Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Caringbah Small Business Loans
Caringbah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our 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 fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Caringbah Business Loans
What is the Larger Caringbah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.