FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seaton Small Business Loans
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Seaton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the 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 answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Seaton Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are 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 loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank 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 typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking 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 certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss 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 business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.