FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hocking Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hocking Small Business Loans
Hocking 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll 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 amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Hocking Business Loans
What is the Larger Hocking Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $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, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.