FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seacliff Small Business Loans
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Seacliff unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Seacliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Seacliff 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this through 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 stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.