FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaview Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Seaview Downs Small Business Loans
Seaview Downs unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Seaview Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaview Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion 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 your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer 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 exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.