FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Springwood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Springwood Small Business Loans
Springwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 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?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based 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 re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.