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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Harkaway Small Business Loans
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Harkaway unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Harkaway Business Loans
What is the Larger Harkaway Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is 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 of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have 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 utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and permit us to utilise 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 a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. 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 to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.