FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Sunnyhills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Sunnyhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on 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 in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with 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 all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and 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 with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.