FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Karaka Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Karaka Small Business Loans
Karaka unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Karaka Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and 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 also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.