FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seaford Meadows Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Seaford Meadows Small Business Loans
Seaford Meadows unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Seaford Meadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Meadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us 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 entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.