FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaford Meadows Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Seaford Meadows Small Business Loans
Seaford Meadows unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Seaford Meadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaford Meadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (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 large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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 have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a 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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have 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. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take 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 – provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, 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 lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.