FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaholm Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Seaholm Small Business Loans
Seaholm unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control 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 reasons.
Concerning Larger Seaholm Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaholm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay 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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once 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 offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.