FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Harbour Small Business Loans
Tell me about the North Harbour Small Business Loans
North Harbour unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
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 have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.