FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Karnup Small Business Loans
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Karnup unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Karnup Business Loans
What is the Larger Karnup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure 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 who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.