FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Springfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Springfield Small Business Loans
Springfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Springfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Springfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check 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 well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance 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 withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.