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 of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Karawara Business Loans
What is the Larger Karawara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
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 of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have 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 vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.