FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Hocking Business Loans
What is the Larger Hocking Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to 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 secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.