FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hongoeka Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hongoeka Small Business Loans
Hongoeka unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Hongoeka Business Loans
What is the Larger Hongoeka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.