FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Sunnyhills unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.