FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Seaview Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Seaview Small Business Loans
Seaview unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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 $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.