FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Haberfield Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Haberfield Small Business Loans
Haberfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Haberfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Haberfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company 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 crucial and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.