FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaford Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Seaford Small Business Loans
Seaford unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Seaford Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.