FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Seaview Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seaview Small Business Loans
Seaview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then 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 almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Seaview Business Loans
What is the Larger Seaview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease 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 process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.