FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Spring Mountain Small Business Loans
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Spring Mountain unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Spring Mountain Business Loans
What is the Larger Spring Mountain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.