FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Harkaway Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Harkaway Small Business Loans
Harkaway unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided 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 nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Harkaway Business Loans
What is the Larger Harkaway Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so 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 funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and 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 to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking 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 specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.