FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Carole Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Carole Park Small Business Loans
Carole Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Carole Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Carole Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.