FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Spring Farm Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Spring Farm Small Business Loans
Spring Farm unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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 qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount 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 cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.