FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Bennett Springs Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bennett Springs Small Business Loans
Bennett Springs unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Bennett Springs Business Loans
What is the Larger Bennett Springs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes 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 to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure 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 funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.