FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Springfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Springfield Small Business Loans
Springfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Springfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Springfield 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.