FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carlingford Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Carlingford Small Business Loans
Carlingford unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $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 the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Carlingford Business Loans
What is the Larger Carlingford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.