FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Springwood Small Business Loans
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Springwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Springwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Springwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and 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 funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.