FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hongoeka Small Business Loans
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Hongoeka unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require 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 smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.