FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Springvale South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Springvale South Small Business Loans
Springvale South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Springvale South Business Loans
What is the Larger Springvale South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also 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 – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little 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 will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
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 assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.