FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seaview Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Seaview Downs Small Business Loans
Seaview Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Seaview Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaview Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest 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 are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.