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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sefton Park Small Business Loans
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Sefton Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Sefton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Sefton Park 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.