FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The The Spectacles Small Business Loans
Tell me more about The Spectacles Small Business Loans
The Spectacles unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger The Spectacles Business Loans
What is the Larger The Spectacles Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business 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 you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your health that is your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.