FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Karrakup Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Karrakup Small Business Loans
Karrakup unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Karrakup Business Loans
What is the Larger Karrakup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so 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 is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
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 the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure 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 banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.