FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Karawara Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Karawara Small Business Loans
Karawara unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.