FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Spearwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Spearwood Small Business Loans
Spearwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Spearwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Spearwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (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 three years of trade (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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a 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. The only way to pay 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 in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.