FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Harbour Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the North Harbour Small Business Loans
North Harbour unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for 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. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced 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 the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.