FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Karaka Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Karaka Small Business Loans
Karaka unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Karaka Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part 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 security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.