FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Harrisdale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Harrisdale Small Business Loans
Harrisdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any 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 cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Harrisdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Harrisdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 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 application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that 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 do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer 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 uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.