FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Karrinyup Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Karrinyup Small Business Loans
Karrinyup unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Karrinyup Business Loans
What is the Larger Karrinyup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector 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 general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use 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 customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.