FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Karrakatta Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Karrakatta Small Business Loans
Karrakatta unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Karrakatta Business Loans
What is the Larger Karrakatta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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 that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.