FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Sunnynook unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Sunnynook Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnynook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
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 amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.