FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Karawara Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Karawara Small Business Loans
Karawara unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and 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 – as long as you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in 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. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments 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 being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.