FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Springfield Lakes Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Springfield Lakes Small Business Loans
Springfield Lakes unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Springfield Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Springfield Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.