FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The The Spit Small Business Loans
Let me know more about The Spit Small Business Loans
The Spit unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger The Spit Business Loans
What is the Larger The Spit Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.