FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sefton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sefton Park Small Business Loans
Sefton Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sefton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Sefton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($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, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment 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-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.