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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Karaka Bays Small Business Loans
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Karaka Bays unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Karaka Bays Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Bays Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.