FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Springwood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Springwood Small Business Loans
Springwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Springwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Springwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.