FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Harbour View Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Harbour View unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Harbour View Business Loans
What is the Larger Harbour View 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check 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. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.