FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaford Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Seaford Small Business Loans
Seaford unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Seaford Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve 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 summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate 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 an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.