FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Harbour View unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Harbour View Business Loans
What is the Larger Harbour View Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 business needs to be 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business use, 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to 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 require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.