FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kareela Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kareela Small Business Loans
Kareela unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Kareela Business Loans
What is the Larger Kareela Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.