FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seaford Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Seaford Small Business Loans
Seaford unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Seaford Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (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, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.