FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Karawara Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Karawara Small Business Loans
Karawara unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Karawara Business Loans
What is the Larger Karawara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan 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 – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.