FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Carbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Carbrook Small Business Loans
Carbrook unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Carbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Carbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company 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 you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have 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 funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.