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 can avail the Karaka Harbourside Small Business Loans
Karaka Harbourside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Karaka Harbourside Business Loans
What is the Larger Karaka Harbourside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The 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 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.