FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Karaka Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Karaka Small Business Loans
Karaka unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as 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 reasons.
About larger Karaka Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, 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 being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.