FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Sunnynook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Sunnynook Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnynook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is 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 an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.