FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sunnybank Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sunnybank Small Business Loans
Sunnybank unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing 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 access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible 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 that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just 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 require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.