FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Springbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Springbrook Small Business Loans
Springbrook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Springbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Springbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% 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 trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.