FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Springbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Springbrook Small Business Loans
Springbrook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.