FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunnybank Small Business Loans
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Sunnybank 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 are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sunnybank Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnybank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible 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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you 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 banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your 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 the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.