FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Spearwood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Spearwood Small Business Loans
Spearwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan 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. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.