FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seabrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Seabrook Small Business Loans
Seabrook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Seabrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Seabrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company 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 there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.