FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Karori Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Karori Small Business Loans
Karori unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Karori Business Loans
What is the Larger Karori Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.