FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Harbour View unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of 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 credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.