FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Spring Mountain Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Spring Mountain Small Business Loans
Spring Mountain unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Spring Mountain Business Loans
What is the Larger Spring Mountain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold 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 get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.