FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seaford Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seaford Small Business Loans
Seaford unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Seaford Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.