FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Sunnyvale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank 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 funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could 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.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.