FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Seaton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seaton Small Business Loans
Seaton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Seaton Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision 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. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able 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 between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is 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 opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is 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 for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.