FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Harrisdale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Harrisdale Small Business Loans
Harrisdale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Harrisdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Harrisdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated 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 there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.