FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Karaka Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Karaka Small Business Loans
Karaka unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Karaka Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.