FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Seabrook Small Business Loans
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Seabrook unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Seabrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Seabrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have 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 deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.