FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The The Spit Small Business Loans
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The Spit unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger The Spit Business Loans
What is the Larger The Spit Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.