FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sefton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sefton Park Small Business Loans
Sefton Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Sefton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Sefton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval 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 link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.