FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Spring Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Spring Hill Small Business Loans
Spring Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Spring Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Spring Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and 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 Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (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 to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.