FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Harkaway Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Harkaway Small Business Loans
Harkaway unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Harkaway Business Loans
What is the Larger Harkaway Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can 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 uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.