FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Horokiwi Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Horokiwi Small Business Loans
Horokiwi unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Horokiwi Business Loans
What is the Larger Horokiwi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.