FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Springwood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Springwood Small Business Loans
Springwood unsecured loans offers 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 daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Springwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Springwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
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 in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance 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 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.