FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Horokiwi Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Horokiwi Small Business Loans
Horokiwi unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Horokiwi Business Loans
What is the Larger Horokiwi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) 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 require:
$100K-$250K: Details of 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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.