FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bennett Springs Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bennett Springs Small Business Loans
Bennett Springs unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This 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 that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.