FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Spring Mountain Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Spring Mountain Small Business Loans
Spring Mountain unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work 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 information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.