FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Sunnynook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Sunnynook Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnynook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own 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 is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated 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 the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.