FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Sunnynook unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Sunnynook Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnynook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.