FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seatoun Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Seatoun Small Business Loans
Seatoun unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the 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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Seatoun Business Loans
What is the Larger Seatoun Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 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 up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.