FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the The Spit Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the The Spit Small Business Loans
The Spit unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including 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 virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger The Spit Business Loans
What is the Larger The Spit Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification 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 checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can 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 one hour if you apply at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
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 proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business 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 safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.