FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Seaton Small Business Loans
Seaton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Seaton Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaton 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$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-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including 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 including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.