FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Sunnyhills unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly 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 virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm 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 is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.