FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Secret Harbour Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Secret Harbour Small Business Loans
Secret Harbour 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 can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business 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 reasons.
About larger Secret Harbour Business Loans
What is the Larger Secret Harbour Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out 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 assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, 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 if you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be 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 money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect 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 that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business 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. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.