FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Sunnyhills unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Sunnyhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or 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 to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the 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 reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no 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 are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.