FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sunbury Small Business Loans
Sunbury 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sunbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.