FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Karawara Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Karawara Small Business Loans
Karawara unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Karawara Business Loans
What is the Larger Karawara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have 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 almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated 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.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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 easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business times 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 statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.