FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sellicks Beach Small Business Loans
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Sellicks Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sellicks Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Sellicks Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your 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 offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.