FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seatoun Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seatoun Small Business Loans
Seatoun unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Seatoun Business Loans
What is the Larger Seatoun Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth 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 to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and 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 consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.