FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Sunnyhills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Sunnyhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.