FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Haven Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the North Haven Small Business Loans
North Haven unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger North Haven Business Loans
What is the Larger North Haven 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.