FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Harbour View unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.