FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Harbour View Small Business Loans
Harbour View unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.