FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hocking Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hocking Small Business Loans
Hocking unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Hocking Business Loans
What is the Larger Hocking Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the 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 soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the health that is your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure 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 an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.