FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seaview Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Seaview Small Business Loans
Seaview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Seaview Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide 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.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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 bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.