FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Karnup Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Karnup Small Business Loans
Karnup unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Karnup Business Loans
What is the Larger Karnup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.