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 are able to avail the Harbour View Small Business Loans
Harbour View unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the very 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 are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.