FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hongoeka Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hongoeka Small Business Loans
Hongoeka unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Hongoeka Business Loans
What is the Larger Hongoeka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against 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’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.