FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaford Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Seaford Heights Small Business Loans
Seaford Heights unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Seaford Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests 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 the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
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. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.