FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The The Spit Small Business Loans
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The Spit unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including 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 use.
About Larger The Spit Business Loans
What is the Larger The Spit Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.