FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Sunnyhills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Sunnyhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification 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 health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with 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 get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.