FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Harbour Small Business Loans
Tell me more about North Harbour Small Business Loans
North Harbour unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
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 according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information 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 huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.