FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seacombe Gardens Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Seacombe Gardens Small Business Loans
Seacombe Gardens unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Seacombe Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Seacombe Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.