FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seaford Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Seaford Small Business Loans
Seaford unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Seaford Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for 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 application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including 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 like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined 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’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.