FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Haven Small Business Loans
Tell me about the North Haven Small Business Loans
North Haven unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger North Haven Business Loans
What is the Larger North Haven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.