FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunbury Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sunbury Small Business Loans
Sunbury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sunbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease 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 in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business 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 protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.