FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Haven Small Business Loans
Tell me more about North Haven Small Business Loans
North Haven unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
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 covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.