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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Harkaway Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Harkaway Small Business Loans
Harkaway unsecured loans provides 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 the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Harkaway Business Loans
What is the Larger Harkaway Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.