FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Karaka Harbourside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Karaka Harbourside Small Business Loans
Karaka Harbourside unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Karaka Harbourside Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Harbourside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard 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 are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.