FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Harbour Small Business Loans
Let me know more about North Harbour Small Business Loans
North Harbour unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger North Harbour Business Loans
What is the Larger North Harbour Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.