FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seaview Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Seaview Small Business Loans
Seaview unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the 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 within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Seaview Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as 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 with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The 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, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.