FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Karori Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Karori Small Business Loans
Karori unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, 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 to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Karori Business Loans
What is the Larger Karori Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no 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 percent of the loan amount.
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 do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.