FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Sunnynook unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.