FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunnybank Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sunnybank Small Business Loans
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.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are 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 which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.