FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seaton Small Business Loans
Seaton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. 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. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Seaton Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help 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 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. 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 remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.