FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Caringbah Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Caringbah Small Business Loans
Caringbah unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment 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 company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Caringbah Business Loans
What is the Larger Caringbah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes 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 payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, 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 is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.