FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Sunnyvale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sunnyvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run 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 security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company 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 Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay 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 expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.