FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hongoeka Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hongoeka Small Business Loans
Hongoeka unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest 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 can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.