FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Karawatha Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Karawatha Small Business Loans
Karawatha unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Karawatha Business Loans
What is the Larger Karawatha Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of 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 in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 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 specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.