FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Karaka Harbourside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Karaka Harbourside Small Business Loans
Karaka Harbourside unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use 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 remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Karaka Harbourside Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Harbourside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, 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.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide 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 factors that determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.