FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seatoun Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Seatoun Small Business Loans
Seatoun unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Seatoun Business Loans
What is the Larger Seatoun Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application 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 including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.