FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seddon Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Seddon Small Business Loans
Seddon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Seddon Business Loans
What is the Larger Seddon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. 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 may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, 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 make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data 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 crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.