FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seabrook Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Seabrook Small Business Loans
Seabrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Seabrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Seabrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which 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 make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.