FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seaview Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Seaview Downs Small Business Loans
Seaview Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Seaview Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaview Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.