FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hongoeka Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hongoeka Small Business Loans
Hongoeka unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.