FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sefton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sefton Park Small Business Loans
Sefton Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Sefton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Sefton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.