FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Springfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Springfield Small Business Loans
Springfield 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 daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Springfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Springfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit 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 certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets 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 require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.