FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Sunnynook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
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 funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Sunnynook Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnynook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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 be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may 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 is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay 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 obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.