FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sefton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sefton Park Small Business Loans
Sefton Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sefton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Sefton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.