FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Spring Farm Small Business Loans
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Spring Farm unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Spring Farm Business Loans
What is the Larger Spring Farm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain 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 majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.