FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seacombe Heights Small Business Loans
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Seacombe Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Seacombe Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Seacombe Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data 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 vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.