FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seatoun Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Seatoun Small Business Loans
Seatoun unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Seatoun Business Loans
What is the Larger Seatoun Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.