FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Haven Small Business Loans
Tell me more about North Haven Small Business Loans
North Haven unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger North Haven Business Loans
What is the Larger North Haven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.