FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Seaford Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Seaford Heights Small Business Loans
Seaford Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Seaford Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.