FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seacliff Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seacliff Small Business Loans
Seacliff unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Seacliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Seacliff Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.