FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seaford Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Seaford Heights Small Business Loans
Seaford Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Seaford Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for 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 of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.