FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seaford Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Seaford Small Business Loans
Seaford unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Seaford Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive 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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may 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 in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining 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 schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.