FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seaton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Seaton Small Business Loans
Seaton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Seaton Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may 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 you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.