FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seacliff Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Seacliff Park Small Business Loans
Seacliff Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Seacliff Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Seacliff Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could 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 you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for 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.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.