FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Karaka Bays Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Karaka Bays Small Business Loans
Karaka Bays unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Karaka Bays Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Bays Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.