FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Springfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Springfield Small Business Loans
Springfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement 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 summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients 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 exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises 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 a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.