FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger North Harbour Business Loans
What is the Larger North Harbour Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
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 offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.