FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seddon Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seddon Small Business Loans
Seddon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Seddon Business Loans
What is the Larger Seddon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.