FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Harbour View Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Harbour View Small Business Loans
Harbour View unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the first day. 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 can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us 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 all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.