FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Horokiwi Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Horokiwi Small Business Loans
Horokiwi unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Horokiwi Business Loans
What is the Larger Horokiwi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated 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 of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.