FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seacliff Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Seacliff Small Business Loans
Seacliff unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Seacliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Seacliff Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.