FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Sunnyvale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.