FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Outer Harbor Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Outer Harbor Small Business Loans
Outer Harbor unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Outer Harbor Business Loans
What is the Larger Outer Harbor 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is 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.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods 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 document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, 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 summaries.
How quickly will I receive 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 in quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of 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 prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.