FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seaview Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Seaview Small Business Loans
Seaview unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own 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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for 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 application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.