FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Sunnyvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.