FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Sunnynook unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Sunnynook Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnynook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, 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 funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.