FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Karrinyup Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Karrinyup Small Business Loans
Karrinyup unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Karrinyup Business Loans
What is the Larger Karrinyup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which 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 in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own 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 Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.