FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Karaka Bays Small Business Loans
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Karaka Bays unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Karaka Bays Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Bays Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.