FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sunnynook Small Business Loans
Sunnynook unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that 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 that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for 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 usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the 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 can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.