FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Springwood Small Business Loans
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Springwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Springwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Springwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated 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 permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.