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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Sunnybank Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnybank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum 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 will consider a number of variables in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.