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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seacombe Heights Small Business Loans
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Seacombe Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Seacombe Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Seacombe Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of 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 and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.