FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Harbour Small Business Loans
Tell me more about North Harbour Small Business Loans
North Harbour unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 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?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business improvements, purchasing 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have 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 agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.