FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Seatoun Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Seatoun Small Business Loans
Seatoun unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Seatoun Business Loans
What is the Larger Seatoun Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $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’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying 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 is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) 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 about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.