FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Karrakatta Small Business Loans
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Karrakatta unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Karrakatta Business Loans
What is the Larger Karrakatta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account 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 loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.