FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seaton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seaton Small Business Loans
Seaton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Seaton Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.