FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Springbrook Small Business Loans
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Springbrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Springbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Springbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.