FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Springfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Springfield Small Business Loans
Springfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Springfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Springfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.