FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Seville Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Seville Grove Small Business Loans
Seville Grove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Seville Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Seville Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.