FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Springvale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Springvale Small Business Loans
Springvale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Springvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Springvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (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 that is in the form the charge of assets.