FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaholm Small Business Loans
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Seaholm 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 are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Seaholm Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaholm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent 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 choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.