FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Spotswood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Spotswood Small Business Loans
Spotswood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Spotswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Spotswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or 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. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your health of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.